Subtract 14/64 from 7/5, Solve 1 2/5

Subtract 14/64 from 7/5

1^st number: 1 2/5, 2^nd number: 14/64

7/5 - 14/64 is 189/160.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 64 is 320

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
7/5 = 7 × 64/5 × 64 = 448/320
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
14/64 = 14 × 5/64 × 5 = 70/320
Subtract the two like fractions:
448/320 - 70/320 = 448 - 70/320 = 378/320
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/160
In mixed form: 129/160

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